Football Vision
Weekly podcast, with host Phil Costa, covering all the leading stories from European football and beyond, with insight, opinions and some laughs from experts who know their subjects best.
Latest episodes
Jun 27, 2025 • 31min
Carlos Cuesta: Parma Appoint Prodigious Talent
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Simon Austin (founder of Training Ground Guru) to discuss the story and future of Carlos Cuesta. Topics include: putting out the cones for Atletico Madrid after reaching out on social media, his time at Juventus, speaking six languages, impressing Mikel Arteta, joining the Arsenal coaching staff and being appointed at Parma - as the youngest manager across European and world football.
Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 1min
Transfer Table: Darwin, Zubimendi and Pogba Is Back
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss some more exciting transfer business heading towards July. Topics include: Liverpool signing Milos Kerkez and selling Jarell Quansah, Arsenal rebuilding their midfield, Barcelona and their love of shiny new toys, Paul Pogba joining AS Monaco and some exciting young players to watch out for.
Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 9min
Scouting Sessions: Nick Woltemade and Alvaro Carreras
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jake Entwistle to discuss Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade who is flavour of the month after finishing the season strongly, before shining for Germany at the U21 EUROS. For part two of the show, Aaron Barton joins the show to discuss Benfica's rampaging left back Alvaro Carreras who looks set to join Xabi Alonso's new project at Real Madrid.
Jun 17, 2025 • 1h
USMNT Drama: Pochettino, Pulisic and World Cup Worries
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jeff Rueter (senior writer at The Athletic) to discuss the US Men's National Team and their recent poor run under Mauricio Pochettino. Topics include: losing four games in a row against beatable opposition, ongoing issues behind the scenes, whether Mauricio Pochettino will last, World Cup concerns, whether Christian Pulisic has failed to deliver on his potential and more.
Jun 11, 2025 • 56min
Transfer Table: Wirtz, Cherki and Real Madrid Rebuild
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Sam Tighe to discuss the early transfer window moves (and some speculation). Topics include: Real Madrid rebuilding their defence, paying for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Manchester City going full project youth, Chelsea doing Chelsea things, Leroy Sane earning a fortune in Turkey, Joan Garcia swapping Espanyol for Barcelona, and some exciting young players to watch out for.
May 29, 2025 • 53min
Champions League Final Preview: PSG v Inter
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jonathan Johnson and Francesco Porzio to talk all things PSG and Inter ahead of their Champions League final on Saturday. Starting off with a look-back on the season, conversation moves onto their preferred starting XIs, potential difference makers and any weaknesses that could be exploited by the opposition - there's even room for managerial chat as well.
May 20, 2025 • 58min
Europa League Final Preview: Manchester United v Tottenham
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Finn (@AcademyScoop) and Marcus Buckland to talk all things Manchester United and Tottenham ahead of their Europa League final on Saturday. Starting off with a look-back on the season, conversation moves onto their preferred starting XIs, potential difference makers and any weaknesses that could be exploited by the opposition - there's even room for managerial chat as well.
May 9, 2025 • 24min
PSG vs Arsenal: Familiar Failings Exposed In Paris
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil goes solo with his thoughts on Arsenal's 2-1 defeat (3-1 on aggregate) against PSG in the Champions League semi-final. Topics include their early period of dominance, finding Gigi Donnarumma in inspired form, PSG wrestling back control, why their attacking failings were exposed again, what work needs to be done in the transfer market, Mikel Arteta's future and more.
Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 12min
Right To Dream Academy: Potential, Education and Changing The World
On this episode of the Football Vision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jeremy Seethal (Global Head of Scouting at Right To Dream) to discuss the academy's incredible growth and impact over the last 25 years. Topics include why they want to platform African talent, what their scouting process involves, their relationship with FC Nordsjælland, breaking the stigma about multi-club models, Muhammed Kudus, Simon Adingra and other success stories - plus their plans for the future.
Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 11min
Scouting Sessions: Liam Delap and Konstantinos Karetsas
On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by Jake Entwistle to discuss Ipswich striker Liam Delap who is set for a summer move after impressing in his debut Premier League. For part two of the show, Stephen Kountourou joins the show to discuss Genk's teenage playmaker Konstantinos Karetsas who is impressing in Belgium and for the Greek national team.
Host: Phil Costa
Guests: Jake Entwistle, Stephen Kountourou
